Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:19AM |  45°
MENU
Advertisement
Stephen King will make a stop at Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley in June during a tour to promote independent bookstores.
1
MORE

Stephen King coming here in June

Shane Leonard

Stephen King coming here in June

Author Stephen King will visit Sewickley on June 8, one day after his newest book, “End of Watch,” is published. He is visiting 12 small towns to promote independent bookstores, including Penguin Bookshop cq in Sewickley, cq which is sponsoring his appearance.

“He is is really a wonderful, compassionate, decent man who is obviously committed to small towns and independent book selling,” said Susan Hans O’Connor, owner of Penguin Bookshop.

She said the event will be ticketed and asked fans to go to the store’s website, www.penguinbookshop.com, or follow the store on social media. Mr. King will speak, read from his book and answer questions. Ticket prices will include a copy of the book, some of which will be signed. For details, call 412-741-3838cq or visit the store’s website.

Advertisement

Marylynne Pitz: 412-263-1648 or mpitz@post-gazette.com.

First Published: March 12, 2016, 5:00 a.m.

Advertisement
RELATED
SHOW COMMENTS (0)  
Join the Conversation
Commenting policy | How to Report Abuse
If you would like your comment to be considered for a published letter to the editor, please send it to letters@post-gazette.com. Letters must be under 250 words and may be edited for length and clarity.
Partners
Advertisement
The two Franks worked with pizza legends Chris Bianco and Chad Robertson to perfect their craft.
1
life
A beloved pizzeria is expanding beyond Brooklyn. First stop, Mt. Lebanon.
Students at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus in Lemont Furnace, walk to class on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
2
news
Penn State to close some commonwealth campuses, President Bendapudi announces
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (37) delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla.
3
sports
3 takeaways as Pirates suffer 1st loss of spring training to Braves
Shoppers walk down Walnut St. near Filbert St. in Shadyside on April 9, 2024. Banana Republic, whose presence in the neighborhood dates back to at least 1995, will end its long run March 31, joining other longtime staples who have left the neighborhood.
4
business
After three decades, Banana Republic in Shadyside to close March 31
Penn State president Neeli Bendapudi spoke during a dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State, located in Uptown on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
5
news
Penn State Faculty Senate tables vote of no confidence in President Bendapudi
Stephen King will make a stop at Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley in June during a tour to promote independent bookstores.  (Shane Leonard)
Shane Leonard
Advertisement
LATEST ae
Advertisement
TOP
Email a Story